Kaziranga National Park
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has reported on proposals for land diversion in eco-sensitive zones near Kaziranga National Park. The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wild Life (SCNBWL) has recommended two proposals for infrastructure development while ensuring compliance with Supreme Court orders banning mining activities
Project Elephant
The 21st Steering Committee Meeting of Project Elephant, chaired by Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav, focused on enhancing community involvement in wildlife conservation and addressing human-elephant conflict. Key initiatives discussed included the preparation of Regional Action Plans, DNA profiling of captive elephants, and strategies to mitigate elephant-train collisions. The meeting
International Big Cat Alliance
The inaugural Assembly of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) took place in New Delhi, presided over by Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav. The assembly emphasized the need for collective action among Big Cat Range Countries to conserve seven major big cat species and their habitats. Delegates from nine countries